Depression in older adults: pervasive or preventable?

From: Adultspan Journal | Date: September 22, 2001| Author: Huffstetler, Beverly | Copyright information

Depression occurs in as much as 15% of older adults, but it is often undiagnosed and untreated. This article explores topics related to depression in older adults including etiology, diagnosis, screening and treatment options, treatment outcomes, interventions, implications for counselors, and areas for further research.

Depression, often called "the common cold of mental illness" (Castleman, n.d.), affects 18.8 million Americans, or 9.5% of the population in any given y...

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